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Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent
or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. They provide
basic bedside care, which can include:

Function in the role of Charge Nurse providing supervision and delegation to CNAs
in long term care settings.

Performs a variety of basic procedures based on sound scientific evidence

Starts and monitors select IV fluids to include fluids for hydration and antibiotics

Monitors, measures and performs dressing changes for a variety of wounds

Administers medication via a variety of different routes: oral, intradermal, subcutaneous,
and intramuscular

Coordinates care with other disciplines to revolve around a patient-centered approach

Knowledge of and performance of activities of daily living to promote health maintenance
and promotion

Teaches the client and family skills and practices which can be used following discharge

Administers palliative care and provides support and comfort to the client and family
when death is the inevitable outcome

Assist in the development of care plans and assuring compliance

Potential for advancing to management in long term care or selected settings

In one year you will gain quick entry into the nursing field from the only Practical
Nursing Program in the state of Missouri that holds an accreditation from the National
League of Nursing Accreditation Commission. You'll receive hands-on experience and
excellent instruction in our state-of-the-art Health Science Institute. You will be
prepared to take the National Council of State Boards of Licensure Examination for
Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Completing the program however does not guarantee licensing
from the State Board of Nursing. For additional information go to www.moga.mo.gov.